Yahoo Autos An American Will Drive an F1 Car During a Race Weekend for the First Time in Seven Years
The Williams F1 team announced today it has invited American Formula 2 driver Logan Sargeant to drive one of its cars during a practice session at the United States Grand Prix in October.
“I’m super excited to be given this opportunity to drive my first Free Practice in Austin,” Sargeant said in a statement. “To be given the chance at the U.S. Grand Prix is something extremely special to me."
Sargeant will replace Nicholas Latifi for the 60-minute session on Friday, October 21st, fulfilling the second of Williams' two mandated rookie test sessions for 2022.
The 21-year old Floridian currently drives in F2 for Carlin, and sits third in the standings. He'll be the first American driver to participate in an F1 weekend since Alexander Rossi drove for Marussia in 2015.
“Logan has demonstrated a great level of ability and maturity so far this season through his accomplishments both on and off the track," sporting director Sven Smeets said in a statement. "He’s delivered race winning performances in Formula 2 matched by his hard work during simulator sessions.
“It felt only right to reward these achievements with the opportunity for him to take part in a Free Practice session at Austin," Smeets continued. “We’re looking forward to seeing him get behind the wheel of the FW44 and how his performance and feedback help the team’s preparations for the race in Austin.”
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